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Biography
Richard Alan Nielsen is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and leader of the rock band Cheap Trick. He is well-known for his numerous custom-made guitars from Hamer Guitars, including his famous five-neck guitar.
Rick Nielsen is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes The Goddamn Comedy Jam (2016), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), The Colbert Report (2005), The Drew Carey Show (1995), Boy Meets World (1993), CMT Crossroads (2002), Daddy Day Care (2003), TV Funhouse (2000). The recorded credits span 1987 to 2024, including 18 movies and 7 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies18
TV shows7
Active years represented1987–2024
Place of birthRockford, Illinois, USA
Also known as
Rick Nielson · Cheap Trick
Known for
MovieThe Goddamn Comedy Jam
TV ShowThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV ShowThe Colbert Report
TV ShowThe Drew Carey Show
TV ShowBoy Meets World
TV ShowCMT Crossroads
MovieDaddy Day Care
TV ShowTV Funhouse
MovieDisorderlies
TV ShowGibson TV: The Conversation
MovieStanding on the Shoulders of Kitties
MovieSound City
MovieRockthology 2
MovieThe Big One
MovieCheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball
MovieCheap Trick - Live in Austin
MovieLarry presents: Best of The 80s
MovieStars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
MovieCheap Trick: Front Row Center
MovieCheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance
MovieCheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions
MovieLovesongs Of The 70's
MovieCheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live
MovieCheap Trick - Live In Australia '88
MovieCheap Trick - Music For Hangovers